Russia isn't competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look at the reason why and whether that'll be lifted in the future.

Russia‘s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains one of the tournament’s most surprising storylines. The country that hosted soccer’s biggest event in 2018 is nowhere to be found in the expanded ...

FIFA’s inaugural U-15 World Cup in October is opened to all of its member associates, paving way for Russia’s return.

Russia could be edging closer to a return to FIFA competitions after football's governing body confirmed that all 211 member associations have been invited to the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and ...

Russia’s Olympic ban has been provisionally lifted, paving the way for a return to competition at the Los Angeles Games in ...

As the 2026 World Cup approached, Russia’s national team was closing out its season with a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago, a much lower-ranked team, in Kaliningrad. After the final whistle, ...

Akinfeev saved two shots during the shootout, while all of his teammates scored to give Russia a 4-3 advantage after a draw that was dominated by Spain in every way but the 1-1 score. Russia -- the ...

Harry Kane was named England captain shortly before 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and has led by example ever since. The striker claimed the adidas Golden Boot at those finals with six goals, and went ...